We’re pleased to present the latest segment of No Passport Required: Discover the World Around You featuring Hutchinson, Minnesota!

For our sixth installment, we head to Minnesota’s Hometown, Hutchinson, Minnesota. To help us learn more about this community, we are joined by two Livingston residents:

Mary Hodson

Mary Hodsonserves as the president of the Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism. She and her family relocated to Hutchinson in the early 2000’s and have been active members of the community since. She describes herself as follows: Chamber Executive, Mom of Boys & Wife to a Saint, Enjoy scrapbooking, reading and family time. There should always be something sparkly in your life! In her role at the Chamber, Mary serves as the chief promoter of Hutchinson. You can follow her on Twitter at @MaryHodson_.

Roman Bloemke

Roman Bloemke is a local business owner and serves as Director of Operations for Welcome Home Management – a senior living management company. After growing up in Redwood Falls, MN and living in a few other communities, Roman, his wife and two sons now call Hutchinson home. He describes himself as: Dad, Husband, Senior Living Professional, Photographer, Runner. You can follow him on Twitter at @RomanBloemke. Be sure to check out his photography work at www.rdbphotography.com.